Staff Technical Program Manager, Vehicle Systems & Controls

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Technical Program Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the development of advanced vehicle subsystems. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of complex technical, new architecture programs relating to development and integration of vehicle controls systems and SW. This is a high-impact role that requires a deep technical understanding of the vehicle architecture, component interfaces, dependencies as well as exceptional program management skills with a strong ability to manage ambiguity. As a key member of our engineering team, you will work closely with HW and SW leads, test asset build teams, electrical engineering architects, validation teams, and other stakeholders to ensure timely execution, manage risks, dependencies, and critical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end technical programs to deliver vertically integrated hardware and software for vehicle controls subsystems for multiple EV platforms, with special focus on early/new generation architecture. Ensure alignment with company objectives and technical milestones.
• Systems Engineering & Scoping: Collaborate with technical teams to scope integration requirements using systems engineering principles. Identify test asset needs and coordinate test plans (subsystem and vehicle level) based on software and hardware deliverables, as well as Component, Vehicle DVP timing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Electrical/Mechanical Hardware, Software Development, and Validation teams to ensure smooth software-hardware integration, validation, calibration throughout the program lifecycle.
• Prioritization & Planning: Develop and manage detailed subsystem integration timelines and resource allocation for integration efforts, accounting for dependencies and timing of supplier deliverables. Prioritize components for test asset development based on technical risk, program milestones, and system complexity.
• Technical Risk Management: Drive the identification and resolution of technical issues throughout the software and hardware integration process. Manage risks and dependencies to minimize delays.
• Integration Testing: Coordinate the development and execution of verification test plans. Promote automated scalable validation principles, ensuring testing aligns with program milestones and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular program updates to leadership and the development teams to ensure all teams are working towards the same goal. Conduct healthy escalations to ensure deliver